[Solution] Ignition won’t turn - is my Kia Telluride AWD asking for a code?

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Trying to program a new key for my Kia Telluride AWD - where's the key code?

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I have a 2011 Kia Telluride AWD, will this method work for that year?

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Using this on my Kia Telluride AWD now. Hope it works.

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